Arbitrary Code Execution in Android InCallController

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In serviceClassExists of InCallController.java, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-23

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-49881

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	17.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in InCallController.java that allows arbitrary code execution. It enables local privilege escalation without needing extra permissions or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on your device, potentially allowing them to run unauthorized code or take control of sensitive functions.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Android as soon as they become available to address the logic error in InCallController.java.

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